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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.36, 3,730.73 and 1,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.36, 3,730.73 and 1,026.32 is: 1,539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.36 : 3,730.73 = 1,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.36/3,730.73 = 1,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.36x = 3,730.73 × 1,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.36x = 3,828,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,922.81/2,487.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.35

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